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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.66, 75.88 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.66, 75.88 and 26.27 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.66 : 75.88 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.66/75.88 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.66x = 75.88 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.66x = 1,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.99/50.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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