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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.29, 75.41 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.29, 75.41 and 14.21 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.29 : 75.41 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.29/75.41 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.29x = 75.41 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.29x = 1,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.46/50.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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