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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 75.92 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 75.92 and 49.44 is: 73.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 75.92 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/75.92 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 75.92 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 3,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753.48/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.66

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