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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 75.84 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 75.84 and 26.16 is: 39.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 75.84 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/75.84 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 75.84 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 1,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.97/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.27

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