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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.24, 76.02 and 50.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.24, 76.02 and 50.87 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.24 : 76.02 = 50.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.24/76.02 = 50.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.24x = 76.02 × 50.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.24x = 3,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.14/55.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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