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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 75.17 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 75.17 and 26.06 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 75.17 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/75.17 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 75.17 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 1,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.18/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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