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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.30 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.30 and 26.81 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.30 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.30 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.30 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 2,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045.73/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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