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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.63 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.63 and 46.80 is: 70.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.63 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.63 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.63 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 3,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539.48/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.56

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