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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 107.90 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 107.90 and 50.24 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 107.90 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/107.90 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 107.90 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 5,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420.90/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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