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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.00 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.00 and 47.35 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.00 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.00 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.00 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 3,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598.67/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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