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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 76.27 and 42.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 76.27 and 42.63 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 76.27 = 42.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/76.27 = 42.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 76.27 × 42.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 3,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251.39/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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