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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.52, 69.70 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.52, 69.70 and 46.16 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.52 : 69.70 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.52/69.70 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.52x = 69.70 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.52x = 3,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217.35/50.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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