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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 75.93 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 75.93 and 37.11 is: 55.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 75.93 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/75.93 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 75.93 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 2,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817.76/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.64

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