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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.82, 76.24 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.82, 76.24 and 37.24 is: 55.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.82 : 76.24 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.82/76.24 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.82x = 76.24 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.82x = 2,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839.18/50.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.87

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