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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 75.98 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 75.98 and 47.83 is: 71.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 75.98 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/75.98 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 75.98 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 3,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634.12/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.41

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