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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.21, 75.27 and 27.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.21, 75.27 and 27.05 is: 40.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.21 : 75.27 = 27.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.21/75.27 = 27.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.21x = 75.27 × 27.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.21x = 2,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035.68/50.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.55

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