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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 76.26 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 76.26 and 20.43 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 76.26 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/76.26 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 76.26 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 1,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557.99/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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