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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.44 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.44 and 14.90 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.44 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.44 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.44 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 1,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.57/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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