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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 76.26 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 76.26 and 26.79 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 76.26 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/76.26 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 76.26 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043.01/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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