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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76.17 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76.17 and 27.90 is: 41.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76.17 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76.17 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76.17 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.14/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.89

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