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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 75.96 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 75.96 and 37.28 is: 55.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 75.96 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/75.96 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 75.96 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831.41/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.76

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