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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 75.96 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 75.96 and 26.56 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 75.96 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/75.96 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 75.96 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.50/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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