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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 75.17 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 75.17 and 15.88 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 75.17 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/75.17 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 75.17 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 1,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.74/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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