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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 76.14 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 76.14 and 21.84 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 76.14 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/76.14 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 76.14 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 1,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662.90/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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