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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 76.12 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 76.12 and 27.93 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 76.12 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/76.12 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 76.12 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.98/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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