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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 76.32 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 76.32 and 16.66 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 76.32 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/76.32 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 76.32 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 1,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.49/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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