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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.47 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.47 and 50.59 is: 75.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.47 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.47 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.47 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 9,687.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,687.15/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.93

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