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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.68, 78.80 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.68, 78.80 and 50.44 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.68 : 78.80 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.68/78.80 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.68x = 78.80 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.68x = 3,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974.67/52.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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