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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 76.03 and 47.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 76.03 and 47.32 is: 70.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 76.03 = 47.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/76.03 = 47.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 76.03 × 47.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 3,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597.74/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.91

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