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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 75.99 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 75.99 and 27.82 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 75.99 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/75.99 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 75.99 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113.87/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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