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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 75.89 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 75.89 and 36.18 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 75.89 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/75.89 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 75.89 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 2,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746.08/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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