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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 75.48 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 75.48 and 45.72 is: 68.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 75.48 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/75.48 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 75.48 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 3,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450.95/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.23

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