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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.51, 75.92 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.51, 75.92 and 37.15 is: 55.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.51 : 75.92 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.51/75.92 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.51x = 75.92 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.51x = 2,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820.43/50.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.84

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