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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.06, 50.81 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.06, 50.81 and 36.70 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.06 : 50.81 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.06/50.81 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.06x = 50.81 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.06x = 1,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.42/37.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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