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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 70.29 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 70.29 and 36.48 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 70.29 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/70.29 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 70.29 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 2,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.18/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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