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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.51, 120.76 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.51, 120.76 and 50.67 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.51 : 120.76 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.51/120.76 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.51x = 120.76 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.51x = 6,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.78/87.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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