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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 70.11 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 70.11 and 47.55 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 70.11 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/70.11 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 70.11 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 3,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333.73/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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