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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 75.73 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 75.73 and 20.08 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 75.73 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/75.73 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 75.73 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 1,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.28/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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