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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.36 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.36 and 37.96 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.36 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.36 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.36 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 2,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.87/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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