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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.46, 75.69 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.46, 75.69 and 14.39 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.46 : 75.69 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.46/75.69 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.46x = 75.69 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.46x = 1,089.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.37/50.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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