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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 76.26 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 76.26 and 21.94 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 76.26 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/76.26 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 76.26 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 1,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.14/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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