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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.66, 69.88 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.66, 69.88 and 36.88 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.66 : 69.88 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.66/69.88 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.66x = 69.88 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.66x = 2,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577.17/50.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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