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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.32, 69.28 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.32, 69.28 and 45.96 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.32 : 69.28 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.32/69.28 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.32x = 69.28 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.32x = 3,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184.11/50.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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