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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.10, 69.30 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.10, 69.30 and 45.60 is: 63.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.10 : 69.30 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.10/69.30 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.10x = 69.30 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.10x = 3,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160.08/50.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.08

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