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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 69.82 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 69.82 and 36.04 is: 49.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 69.82 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/69.82 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 69.82 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 2,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516.31/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.75

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