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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.39 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.39 and 26.20 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.39 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.39 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.39 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 1,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.22/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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