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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 69.06 and 37.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 69.06 and 37.01 is: 51.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 69.06 = 37.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/69.06 = 37.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 69.06 × 37.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555.57/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.04

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