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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 76.11 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 76.11 and 45.25 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 76.11 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/76.11 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 76.11 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 3,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.98/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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