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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 76.50 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 76.50 and 47.75 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 76.50 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/76.50 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 76.50 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 3,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652.84/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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