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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 70.07 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 70.07 and 37 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 70.07 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/70.07 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 70.07 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 2,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.59/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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