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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 75.32 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 75.32 and 27.42 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 75.32 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/75.32 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 75.32 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 2,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.27/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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