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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 76.10 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 76.10 and 21.84 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 76.10 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/76.10 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 76.10 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 1,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.64/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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