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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 75.86 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 75.86 and 20.13 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 75.86 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/75.86 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 75.86 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 1,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.96/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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