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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.50, 76.82 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.50, 76.82 and 50.90 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.50 : 76.82 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.50/76.82 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.50x = 76.82 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.50x = 3,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909.50/51.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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