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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 76.04 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 76.04 and 30.44 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 76.04 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/76.04 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 76.04 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314.81/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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