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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 75.08 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 75.08 and 21.15 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 75.08 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/75.08 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 75.08 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 1,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.99/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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