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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 75.92 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 75.92 and 27.93 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 75.92 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/75.92 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 75.92 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 2,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.75/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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