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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 69.42 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 69.42 and 37.39 is: 51.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 69.42 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/69.42 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 69.42 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 2,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595.61/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.55

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