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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.19, 74.89 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.19, 74.89 and 45.65 is: 68.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.19 : 74.89 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.19/74.89 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.19x = 74.89 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.19x = 3,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418.35/50.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.11

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