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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 76.13 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 76.13 and 19.91 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 76.13 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/76.13 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 76.13 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 1,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.27/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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