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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.77, 76.04 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.77, 76.04 and 37.20 is: 55.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.77 : 76.04 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.77/76.04 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.77x = 76.04 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.77x = 2,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828.69/50.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.72

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