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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.27, 77.96 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.27, 77.96 and 50.79 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.27 : 77.96 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.27/77.96 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.27x = 77.96 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.27x = 3,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959.59/52.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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