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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.74, 84.68 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.74, 84.68 and 50.66 is: 75.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.74 : 84.68 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.74/84.68 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.74x = 84.68 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.74x = 4,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289.89/56.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.61

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