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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 69.73 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 69.73 and 36.75 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 69.73 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/69.73 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 69.73 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 2,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.75/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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