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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.33, 76.49 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.33, 76.49 and 50.27 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.33 : 76.49 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.33/76.49 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.33x = 76.49 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.33x = 3,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845.42/55.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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