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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.39, 75.59 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.39, 75.59 and 16.15 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.39 : 75.59 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.39/75.59 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.39x = 75.59 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.39x = 1,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.79/50.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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