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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 75.72 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 75.72 and 49.56 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 75.72 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/75.72 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 75.72 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752.68/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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