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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.44, 75.73 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.44, 75.73 and 37 is: 55.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.44 : 75.73 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.44/75.73 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.44x = 75.73 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.44x = 2,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802.01/50.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.55

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