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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.95 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.95 and 16.39 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.95 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.95 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.95 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 1,244.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.82/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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