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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.67, 78.44 and 50.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.67, 78.44 and 50.62 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.67 : 78.44 = 50.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.67/78.44 = 50.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.67x = 78.44 × 50.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.67x = 3,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.63/52.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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