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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76.65 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76.65 and 50.24 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76.65 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76.65 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76.65 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850.51/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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