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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 70.07 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 70.07 and 36.95 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 70.07 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/70.07 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 70.07 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 2,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589.08/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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