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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.30 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.30 and 18.82 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.30 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.30 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.30 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 1,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.97/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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