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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 75.40 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 75.40 and 45.50 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 75.40 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/75.40 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 75.40 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 3,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.10/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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