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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 76.12 and 48.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 76.12 and 48.38 is: 72.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 76.12 = 48.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/76.12 = 48.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 76.12 × 48.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 3,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.69/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.58

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