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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 69.19 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 69.19 and 46.28 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 69.19 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/69.19 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 69.19 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 3,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202.17/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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