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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.27 and 42.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.27 and 42.79 is: 64.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.27 = 42.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.27 = 42.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.27 × 42.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 3,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263.59/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.08

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