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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.83, 76.08 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.83, 76.08 and 37.33 is: 55.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.83 : 76.08 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.83/76.08 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.83x = 76.08 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.83x = 2,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.07/50.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.87

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