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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 75.04 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 75.04 and 22.94 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 75.04 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/75.04 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 75.04 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 1,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.42/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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