Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 75.42 and 36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50.28, 75.42 and 36 is: 54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50.28 : 75.42 = 36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50.28/75.42 = 36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50.28x = 75.42 × 36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50.28x = 2,715.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,715.12/50.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54
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