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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.45 and 23.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.45 and 23.21 is: 34.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.45 = 23.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.45 = 23.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.45 × 23.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 1,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.82/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.83

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