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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 75.85 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 75.85 and 36.27 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 75.85 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/75.85 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 75.85 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.99/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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