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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.25, 74.98 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.25, 74.98 and 45.71 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.25 : 74.98 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.25/74.98 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.25x = 74.98 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.25x = 3,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427.10/50.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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