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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.11 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.11 and 48.34 is: 72.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.11 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.11 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.11 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 3,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678.98/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.18

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