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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 69.98 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 69.98 and 36.18 is: 49.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 69.98 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/69.98 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 69.98 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.70/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.88

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