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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 76.08 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 76.08 and 21.82 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 76.08 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/76.08 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 76.08 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 1,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.07/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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