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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 75.09 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 75.09 and 13.99 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 75.09 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/75.09 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 75.09 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 1,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.51/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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