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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 75.93 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 75.93 and 45.92 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 75.93 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/75.93 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 75.93 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 3,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486.33/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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