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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.30, 69.27 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.30, 69.27 and 45.98 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.30 : 69.27 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.30/69.27 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.30x = 69.27 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.30x = 3,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185.03/50.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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