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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.26 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.26 and 35.72 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.26 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.26 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.26 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 2,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.73/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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