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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.81, 76.12 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.81, 76.12 and 46.99 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.81 : 76.12 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.81/76.12 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.81x = 76.12 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.81x = 3,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576.88/50.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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