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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 76.26 and 31.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 76.26 and 31.52 is: 47.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 76.26 = 31.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/76.26 = 31.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 76.26 × 31.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 2,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.72/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.35

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