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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.16 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.16 and 36.57 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.16 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.16 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.16 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.60/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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