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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76 and 47.99 is: 71.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 3,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647.24/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.57

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