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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 75.99 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 75.99 and 47.91 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 75.99 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/75.99 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 75.99 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 3,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640.68/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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