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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 76.12 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 76.12 and 16.51 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 76.12 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/76.12 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 76.12 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 1,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.47/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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