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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.19 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.19 and 18.72 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.19 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.19 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.19 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 1,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.28/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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