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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 76.33 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 76.33 and 16.68 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 76.33 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/76.33 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 76.33 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 1,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.80/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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