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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.40 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.40 and 30.66 is: 45.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.40 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.40 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.40 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 2,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342.27/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.94

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