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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.05, 270.09 and 50.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.05, 270.09 and 50.05 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.05 : 270.09 = 50.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.05/270.09 = 50.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.05x = 270.09 × 50.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.05x = 13,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,517.33/180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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