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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.24 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.24 and 26.45 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.24 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.24 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.24 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 2,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016.55/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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