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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 76.09 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 76.09 and 20.30 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 76.09 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/76.09 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 76.09 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 1,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.90/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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