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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.42 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.42 and 42.66 is: 64.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.42 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.42 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.42 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 3,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217.42/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.01

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