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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.94, 76.84 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.94, 76.84 and 50.18 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.94 : 76.84 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.94/76.84 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.94x = 76.84 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.94x = 3,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855.32/55.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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