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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 75.87 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 75.87 and 36.90 is: 55.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 75.87 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/75.87 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 75.87 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 2,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.60/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.22

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