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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.46 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.46 and 36.70 is: 55.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.46 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.46 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.46 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 2,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.49/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.09

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