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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.36, 75.59 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.36, 75.59 and 19.99 is: 30.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.36 : 75.59 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.36/75.59 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.36x = 75.59 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.36x = 1,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.57/50.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.00

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