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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 76.29 and 37.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 76.29 and 37.43 is: 56.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 76.29 = 37.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/76.29 = 37.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 76.29 × 37.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 2,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855.53/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.11

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