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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 75.72 and 48.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 75.72 and 48.96 is: 72.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 75.72 = 48.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/75.72 = 48.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 75.72 × 48.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707.25/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.86

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