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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 75.06 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 75.06 and 23.04 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 75.06 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/75.06 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 75.06 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 1,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.38/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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