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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.92 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.92 and 18.11 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.92 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.92 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.92 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 1,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.01/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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