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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.92 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.92 and 48.56 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.92 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.92 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.92 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 3,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734.85/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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