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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76 and 48.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76 and 48.68 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76 = 48.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76 = 48.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76 × 48.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 3,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699.68/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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