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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 76.38 and 26.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 76.38 and 26.92 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 76.38 = 26.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/76.38 = 26.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 76.38 × 26.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 2,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056.15/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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