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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 75.68 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 75.68 and 26.10 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 75.68 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/75.68 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 75.68 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 1,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.22/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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