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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.04 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.04 and 49.26 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.04 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.04 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.04 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745.73/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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