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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.36, 75.36 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.36, 75.36 and 37.09 is: 55.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.36 : 75.36 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.36/75.36 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.36x = 75.36 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.36x = 2,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795.20/50.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.51

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