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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 76.08 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 76.08 and 23.68 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 76.08 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/76.08 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 76.08 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 1,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.19/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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