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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.75, 76.13 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.75, 76.13 and 14.67 is: 22.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.75 : 76.13 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.75/76.13 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.75x = 76.13 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.75x = 1,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116.75/50.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.01

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