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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.26 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.26 and 36.36 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.26 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.26 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.26 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554.65/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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