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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.74, 78.48 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.74, 78.48 and 50.69 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.74 : 78.48 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.74/78.48 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.74x = 78.48 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.74x = 3,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978.09/52.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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