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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.97 and 50.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.97 and 50.74 is: 76.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.97 = 50.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.97 = 50.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.97 × 50.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 3,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905.39/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.60

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