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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 76.27 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 76.27 and 26.79 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 76.27 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/76.27 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 76.27 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 2,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043.27/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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