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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.27, 75.03 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.27, 75.03 and 45.41 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.27 : 75.03 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.27/75.03 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.27x = 75.03 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.27x = 3,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406.99/50.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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