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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.12, 74.82 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.12, 74.82 and 45.56 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.12 : 74.82 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.12/74.82 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.12x = 74.82 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.12x = 3,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409.16/50.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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