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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 76.10 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 76.10 and 23.65 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 76.10 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/76.10 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 76.10 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 1,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.77/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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