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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.25 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.25 and 14.76 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.25 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.25 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.25 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 1,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.20/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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