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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 76.06 and 31.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 76.06 and 31.46 is: 47.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 76.06 = 31.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/76.06 = 31.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 76.06 × 31.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 2,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392.85/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.13

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