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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.30 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.30 and 22.04 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.30 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.30 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.30 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 1,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.54/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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