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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 74.84 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 74.84 and 37.16 is: 55.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 74.84 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/74.84 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 74.84 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780.49/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.53

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