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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 69.87 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 69.87 and 36.10 is: 49.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 69.87 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/69.87 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 69.87 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 2,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.31/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.77

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