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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 76.39 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 76.39 and 20.49 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 76.39 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/76.39 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 76.39 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 1,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.01/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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