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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 69.99 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 69.99 and 47.36 is: 65.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 69.99 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/69.99 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 69.99 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314.73/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.28

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