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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 76.12 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 76.12 and 27.96 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 76.12 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/76.12 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 76.12 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 2,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128.32/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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