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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.91, 83.36 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.91, 83.36 and 50.15 is: 74.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.91 : 83.36 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.91/83.36 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.91x = 83.36 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.91x = 4,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180.84/55.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.77

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