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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 75.31 and 37.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 75.31 and 37.95 is: 56.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 75.31 = 37.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/75.31 = 37.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 75.31 × 37.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 2,858.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858.27/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.97

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