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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.79, 70.10 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.79, 70.10 and 36.11 is: 49.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.79 : 70.10 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.79/70.10 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.79x = 70.10 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.79x = 2,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.05/50.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.83

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