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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.03, 75.05 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.03, 75.05 and 19.59 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.03 : 75.05 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.03/75.05 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.03x = 75.05 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.03x = 1,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.23/50.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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