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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 75.78 and 50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 75.78 and 50 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 75.78 = 50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/75.78 = 50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 75.78 × 50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 3,789
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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