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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.38 and 48.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.38 and 48.77 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.38 = 48.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.38 = 48.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.38 × 48.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 3,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432.61/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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