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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.54, 75.90 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.54, 75.90 and 46.32 is: 69.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.54 : 75.90 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.54/75.90 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.54x = 75.90 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.54x = 3,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.69/50.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.56

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