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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 76.25 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 76.25 and 26.48 is: 39.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 76.25 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/76.25 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 76.25 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 2,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.10/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.70

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