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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.55 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.55 and 47.84 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.55 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.55 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.55 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661.53/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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