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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.61, 75.76 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.61, 75.76 and 36.03 is: 53.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.61 : 75.76 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.61/75.76 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.61x = 75.76 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.61x = 2,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.54/50.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.93

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