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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 75.40 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 75.40 and 26.19 is: 39.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 75.40 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/75.40 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 75.40 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 1,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.66/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.30

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