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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 76.17 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 76.17 and 23.70 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 76.17 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/76.17 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 76.17 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 1,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.60/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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