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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 76.10 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 76.10 and 26.66 is: 40.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 76.10 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/76.10 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 76.10 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 2,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.83/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.00

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