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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 75.98 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 75.98 and 48.34 is: 72.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 75.98 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/75.98 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 75.98 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 3,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672.87/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.39

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