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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.18, 69.03 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.18, 69.03 and 45 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.18 : 69.03 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.18/69.03 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.18x = 69.03 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.18x = 3,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106.35/50.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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