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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.94, 113.83 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.94, 113.83 and 50.18 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.94 : 113.83 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.94/113.83 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.94x = 113.83 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.94x = 5,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711.29/75.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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