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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.05 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.05 and 27.26 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.05 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.05 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.05 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045.74/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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