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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.67, 76.14 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.67, 76.14 and 46.62 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.67 : 76.14 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.67/76.14 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.67x = 76.14 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.67x = 3,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549.65/50.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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