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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 75.38 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 75.38 and 21.37 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 75.38 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/75.38 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 75.38 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 1,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610.89/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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