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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.20, 75.34 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.20, 75.34 and 19.79 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.20 : 75.34 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.20/75.34 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.20x = 75.34 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.20x = 1,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490.88/50.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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