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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 76.38 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 76.38 and 16.68 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 76.38 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/76.38 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 76.38 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 1,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.02/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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