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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.51, 75.83 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.51, 75.83 and 26.48 is: 39.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.51 : 75.83 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.51/75.83 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.51x = 75.83 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.51x = 2,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.85/50.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.75

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