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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 69.94 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 69.94 and 36.90 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 69.94 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/69.94 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 69.94 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 2,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580.79/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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