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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.76, 78.61 and 50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.76, 78.61 and 50 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.76 : 78.61 = 50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.76/78.61 = 50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.76x = 78.61 × 50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.76x = 3,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930.50/52.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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