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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 79.68 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 79.68 and 50.80 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 79.68 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/79.68 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 79.68 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 4,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047.74/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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