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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 70.01 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 70.01 and 45.80 is: 63.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 70.01 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/70.01 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 70.01 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 3,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205.88/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.21

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