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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 69.67 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 69.67 and 36.69 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 69.67 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/69.67 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 69.67 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 2,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556.19/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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