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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.44 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.44 and 37.36 is: 56.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.44 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.44 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.44 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 2,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856.03/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.25

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