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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 76.30 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 76.30 and 23.86 is: 35.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 76.30 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/76.30 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 76.30 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 1,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.52/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.75

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