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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 68.93 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 68.93 and 45.66 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 68.93 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/68.93 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 68.93 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 3,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.09/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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