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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.32, 75.07 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.32, 75.07 and 45.66 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.32 : 75.07 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.32/75.07 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.32x = 75.07 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.32x = 3,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427.47/50.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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