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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.73 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.73 and 45.34 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.73 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.73 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.73 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 3,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433.60/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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