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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 76.09 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 76.09 and 14.17 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 76.09 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/76.09 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 76.09 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 1,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077.89/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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