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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 107.36 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 107.36 and 50.34 is: 75.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 107.36 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/107.36 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 107.36 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 5,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404.50/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.31

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