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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 75.24 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 75.24 and 46.27 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 75.24 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/75.24 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 75.24 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 3,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481.45/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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