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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 75.47 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 75.47 and 30.02 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 75.47 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/75.47 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 75.47 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 2,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.08/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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