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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 75.78 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 75.78 and 49.26 is: 73.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 75.78 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/75.78 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 75.78 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732.92/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.28

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