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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 107.96 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 107.96 and 50.56 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 107.96 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/107.96 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 107.96 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 5,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458.46/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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