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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.22, 75.13 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.22, 75.13 and 37.87 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.22 : 75.13 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.22/75.13 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.22x = 75.13 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.22x = 2,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844.89/50.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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