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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76.13 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76.13 and 23.67 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76.13 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76.13 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76.13 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 1,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.07/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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