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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.54, 75.74 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.54, 75.74 and 36.97 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.54 : 75.74 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.54/75.74 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.54x = 75.74 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.54x = 2,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.73/50.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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