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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.68, 75.58 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.68, 75.58 and 45.56 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.68 : 75.58 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.68/75.58 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.68x = 75.58 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.68x = 3,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.50/50.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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