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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.74 and 41.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.74 and 41.90 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.74 = 41.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.74 = 41.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.74 × 41.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 3,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.92/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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