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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 75.11 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 75.11 and 22.70 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 75.11 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/75.11 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 75.11 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 1,705.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705.00/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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