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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 69.81 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 69.81 and 36.81 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 69.81 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/69.81 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 69.81 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 2,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.71/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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