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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 69.99 and 36.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 69.99 and 36.16 is: 49.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 69.99 = 36.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/69.99 = 36.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 69.99 × 36.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 2,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530.84/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.88

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