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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 76.20 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 76.20 and 45.65 is: 68.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 76.20 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/76.20 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 76.20 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 3,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478.53/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.77

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