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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.21, 74.95 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.21, 74.95 and 46.56 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.21 : 74.95 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.21/74.95 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.21x = 74.95 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.21x = 3,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489.67/50.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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