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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 69.06 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 69.06 and 36.94 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 69.06 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/69.06 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 69.06 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 2,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.08/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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