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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 74.95 and 36.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 74.95 and 36.31 is: 54.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 74.95 = 36.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/74.95 = 36.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 74.95 × 36.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 2,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.43/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.36

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