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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 70.13 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 70.13 and 36.30 is: 50.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 70.13 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/70.13 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 70.13 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.54/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.18

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