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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.21, 69.23 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.21, 69.23 and 45.86 is: 63.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.21 : 69.23 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.21/69.23 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.21x = 69.23 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.21x = 3,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.31/50.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.23

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