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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 69.09 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 69.09 and 40.27 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 69.09 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/69.09 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 69.09 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 2,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781.91/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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