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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 69.21 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 69.21 and 45.72 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 69.21 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/69.21 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 69.21 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 3,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164.28/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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