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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.95, 76.41 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.95, 76.41 and 14.88 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.95 : 76.41 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.95/76.41 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.95x = 76.41 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.95x = 1,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.62/50.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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