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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 77.31 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 77.31 and 50.13 is: 74.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 77.31 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/77.31 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 77.31 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 3,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.55/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.76

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