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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 75.10 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 75.10 and 14.00 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 75.10 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/75.10 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 75.10 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 1,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.55/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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