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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.12 and 37.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.12 and 37.29 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.12 = 37.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.12 = 37.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.12 × 37.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801.22/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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