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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 69.35 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 69.35 and 46.08 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 69.35 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/69.35 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 69.35 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 3,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.42/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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