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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 75.72 and 48.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 75.72 and 48.54 is: 72.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 75.72 = 48.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/75.72 = 48.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 75.72 × 48.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 3,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.45/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.27

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