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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.57, 75.80 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.57, 75.80 and 20.12 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.57 : 75.80 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.57/75.80 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.57x = 75.80 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.57x = 1,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.62/50.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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