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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 74.97 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 74.97 and 45.15 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 74.97 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/74.97 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 74.97 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 3,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384.90/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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