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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.11, 75.08 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.11, 75.08 and 45.11 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.11 : 75.08 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.11/75.08 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.11x = 75.08 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.11x = 3,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387.16/50.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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