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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.03, 74.96 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.03, 74.96 and 22.91 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.03 : 74.96 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.03/74.96 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.03x = 74.96 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.03x = 1,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717.33/50.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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