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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 75.80 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 75.80 and 46.09 is: 69.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 75.80 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/75.80 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 75.80 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 3,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493.62/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.39

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