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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.40 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.40 and 23.89 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.40 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.40 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.40 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 1,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.08/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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