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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.08 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.08 and 50.48 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.08 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.08 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.08 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 3,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840.52/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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