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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 76.16 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 76.16 and 23.72 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 76.16 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/76.16 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 76.16 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 1,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.02/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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