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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.94 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.94 and 22.13 is: 33.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.94 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.94 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.94 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 1,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.12/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.19

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