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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.33, 75.52 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.33, 75.52 and 21.47 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.33 : 75.52 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.33/75.52 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.33x = 75.52 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.33x = 1,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.94/50.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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