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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 75.36 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 75.36 and 23.26 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 75.36 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/75.36 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 75.36 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 1,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.87/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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