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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 75.06 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 75.06 and 27.22 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 75.06 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/75.06 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 75.06 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 2,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043.13/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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