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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.99, 78.96 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.99, 78.96 and 50.67 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.99 : 78.96 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.99/78.96 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.99x = 78.96 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.99x = 4,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000.51/52.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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