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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 75.36 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 75.36 and 18.18 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 75.36 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/75.36 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 75.36 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 1,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.04/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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