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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.96, 112.26 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.96, 112.26 and 50.96 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.96 : 112.26 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.96/112.26 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.96x = 112.26 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.96x = 5,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.77/74.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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