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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 70.11 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 70.11 and 37.89 is: 52.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 70.11 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/70.11 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 70.11 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 2,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.47/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.24

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