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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 69.14 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 69.14 and 46.59 is: 64.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 69.14 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/69.14 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 69.14 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 3,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.23/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.09

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