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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.87, 76.25 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.87, 76.25 and 46.82 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.87 : 76.25 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.87/76.25 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.87x = 76.25 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.87x = 3,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570.03/50.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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