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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.02, 113.97 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.02, 113.97 and 50.28 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.02 : 113.97 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.02/113.97 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.02x = 113.97 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.02x = 5,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730.41/76.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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