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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.50, 75.64 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.50, 75.64 and 45.52 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.50 : 75.64 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.50/75.64 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.50x = 75.64 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.50x = 3,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.13/50.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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