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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 70.97 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 70.97 and 50.68 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 70.97 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/70.97 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 70.97 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 3,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596.76/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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