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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 76.53 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 76.53 and 26.96 is: 40.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 76.53 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/76.53 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 76.53 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 2,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.25/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.46

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