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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.89 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.89 and 20.18 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.89 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.89 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.89 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 1,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.98/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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