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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.17, 75.03 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.17, 75.03 and 36.63 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.17 : 75.03 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.17/75.03 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.17x = 75.03 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.17x = 2,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.35/50.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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