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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 76.35 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 76.35 and 36.45 is: 54.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 76.35 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/76.35 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 76.35 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 2,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.96/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.70

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