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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.47, 69.62 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.47, 69.62 and 37.36 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.47 : 69.62 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.47/69.62 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.47x = 69.62 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.47x = 2,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600.90/50.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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