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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.45, 75.17 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.45, 75.17 and 45.07 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.45 : 75.17 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.45/75.17 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.45x = 75.17 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.45x = 3,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387.54/50.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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