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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.97, 76.36 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.97, 76.36 and 37.32 is: 55.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.97 : 76.36 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.97/76.36 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.97x = 76.36 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.97x = 2,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.76/50.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.91

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