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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.25, 68.89 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.25, 68.89 and 46.69 is: 64.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.25 : 68.89 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.25/68.89 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.25x = 68.89 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.25x = 3,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216.47/50.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.01

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