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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 69.13 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 69.13 and 36.30 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 69.13 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/69.13 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 69.13 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 2,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.42/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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