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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 69.78 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 69.78 and 37.48 is: 51.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 69.78 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/69.78 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 69.78 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 2,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.35/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.76

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