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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 74.83 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 74.83 and 37.24 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 74.83 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/74.83 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 74.83 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786.48/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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