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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 191.28 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 191.28 and 50.48 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 191.28 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/191.28 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 191.28 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 9,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655.81/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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