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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 74.88 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 74.88 and 46.61 is: 69.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 74.88 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/74.88 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 74.88 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 3,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489.55/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.57

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