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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.08, 75.11 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.08, 75.11 and 17.61 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.08 : 75.11 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.08/75.11 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.08x = 75.11 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.08x = 1,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.31/50.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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