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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 106.74 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 106.74 and 50.86 is: 76.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 106.74 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/106.74 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 106.74 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 5,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.80/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.18

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