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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.96 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.96 and 14.56 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.96 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.96 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.96 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 1,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.16/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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