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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 69.94 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 69.94 and 46.32 is: 63.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 69.94 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/69.94 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 69.94 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 3,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239.62/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.97

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