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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 69.91 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 69.91 and 37.58 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 69.91 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/69.91 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 69.91 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 2,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.22/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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