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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.46 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.46 and 20.54 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.46 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.46 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.46 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 1,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.49/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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