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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 75.89 and 37.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 75.89 and 37.85 is: 56.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 75.89 = 37.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/75.89 = 37.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 75.89 × 37.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 2,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872.34/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.69

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