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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 70.22 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 70.22 and 37.13 is: 51.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 70.22 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/70.22 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 70.22 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 2,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.73/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.19

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