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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 78.06 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 78.06 and 50.24 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 78.06 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/78.06 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 78.06 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 3,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921.34/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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