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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.26 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.26 and 47.60 is: 71.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.26 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.26 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.26 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 3,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629.98/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.23

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