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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.89, 77.41 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.89, 77.41 and 50.06 is: 74.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.89 : 77.41 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.89/77.41 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.89x = 77.41 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.89x = 3,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.21/51.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.69

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