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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.47, 75.54 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.47, 75.54 and 30.13 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.47 : 75.54 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.47/75.54 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.47x = 75.54 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.47x = 2,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276.02/50.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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