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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.04 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.04 and 47.84 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.04 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.04 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.04 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 3,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637.74/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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