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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.74, 85.50 and 50.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.74, 85.50 and 50.92 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.74 : 85.50 = 50.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.74/85.50 = 50.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.74x = 85.50 × 50.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.74x = 4,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353.66/56.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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