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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.33 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.33 and 50.49 is: 75.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.33 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.33 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.33 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 9,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660.25/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.71

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