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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 76.23 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 76.23 and 21.97 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 76.23 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/76.23 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 76.23 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 1,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674.39/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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