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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 76.12 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 76.12 and 37.11 is: 55.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 76.12 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/76.12 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 76.12 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 2,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824.81/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.55

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