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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 107.32 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 107.32 and 50.32 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 107.32 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/107.32 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 107.32 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 5,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400.34/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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