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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.85 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.85 and 36.08 is: 49.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.85 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.85 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.85 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.01/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.77

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