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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 69.42 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 69.42 and 46.18 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 69.42 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/69.42 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 69.42 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 3,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205.82/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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