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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.29 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.29 and 36.59 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.29 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.29 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.29 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 2,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754.30/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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