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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.64, 76.04 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.64, 76.04 and 45.04 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.64 : 76.04 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.64/76.04 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.64x = 76.04 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.64x = 3,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424.84/50.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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