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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.48, 75.64 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.48, 75.64 and 26.11 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.48 : 75.64 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.48/75.64 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.48x = 75.64 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.48x = 1,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.96/50.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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