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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.39, 69.46 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.39, 69.46 and 36.55 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.39 : 69.46 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.39/69.46 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.39x = 69.46 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.39x = 2,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538.76/50.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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