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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.35 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.35 and 14.17 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.35 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.35 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.35 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 1,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.33/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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