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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 75.87 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 75.87 and 37.16 is: 55.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 75.87 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/75.87 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 75.87 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 2,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819.33/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.62

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