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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 70.47 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 70.47 and 47.91 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 70.47 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/70.47 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 70.47 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 3,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.22/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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