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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.95, 76.40 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.95, 76.40 and 20.51 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.95 : 76.40 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.95/76.40 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.95x = 76.40 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.95x = 1,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.48/50.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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