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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 75.99 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 75.99 and 16.44 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 75.99 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/75.99 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 75.99 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 1,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.28/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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