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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 75.29 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 75.29 and 23.17 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 75.29 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/75.29 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 75.29 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 1,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.47/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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