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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 76 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 76 and 18.58 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 76 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/76 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 76 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 1,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412.08/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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