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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.10, 75.10 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.10, 75.10 and 26.04 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.10 : 75.10 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.10/75.10 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.10x = 75.10 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.10x = 1,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.60/50.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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