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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.03, 75.05 and 37.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.03, 75.05 and 37.29 is: 55.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.03 : 75.05 = 37.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.03/75.05 = 37.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.03x = 75.05 × 37.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.03x = 2,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.95/50.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.95

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