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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.52 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.52 and 26.32 is: 39.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.52 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.52 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.52 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 1,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.69/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.51

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