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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.70, 75.64 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.70, 75.64 and 46.11 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.70 : 75.64 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.70/75.64 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.70x = 75.64 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.70x = 3,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487.65/50.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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