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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.81, 76.26 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.81, 76.26 and 37.25 is: 55.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.81 : 76.26 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.81/76.26 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.81x = 76.26 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.81x = 2,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.69/50.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.91

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