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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.64, 76.89 and 50.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.64, 76.89 and 50.87 is: 75.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.64 : 76.89 = 50.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.64/76.89 = 50.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.64x = 76.89 × 50.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.64x = 3,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.39/51.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.74

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