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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.30 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.30 and 25.22 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.30 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.30 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.30 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 1,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.29/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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