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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.51, 75.75 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.51, 75.75 and 30.21 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.51 : 75.75 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.51/75.75 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.51x = 75.75 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.51x = 2,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288.41/50.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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