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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.47 and 20.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.47 and 20.55 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.47 = 20.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.47 = 20.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.47 × 20.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 1,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.46/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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