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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.81, 76.19 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.81, 76.19 and 36.35 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.81 : 76.19 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.81/76.19 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.81x = 76.19 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.81x = 2,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768.94/50.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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