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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 75.79 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 75.79 and 14.46 is: 21.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 75.79 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/75.79 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 75.79 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 1,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.92/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.69

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