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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.24 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.24 and 37.35 is: 55.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.24 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.24 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.24 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 2,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.21/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.91

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