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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 75.54 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 75.54 and 36.82 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 75.54 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/75.54 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 75.54 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 2,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781.38/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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