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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 75.03 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 75.03 and 17.08 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 75.03 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/75.03 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 75.03 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 1,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281.24/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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