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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.31, 75.74 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.31, 75.74 and 45.15 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.31 : 75.74 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.31/75.74 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.31x = 75.74 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.31x = 3,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419.77/50.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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