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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.41, 75.60 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.41, 75.60 and 27.58 is: 41.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.41 : 75.60 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.41/75.60 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.41x = 75.60 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.41x = 2,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.05/50.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.36

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