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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 75 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50, 75 and 21.50 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 75 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/75 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 75 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 1,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.50/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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