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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.32 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.32 and 22.01 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.32 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.32 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.32 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 1,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.80/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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