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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 76.15 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 76.15 and 23.76 is: 35.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 76.15 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/76.15 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 76.15 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 1,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.32/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.62

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