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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 70.15 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 70.15 and 45.26 is: 62.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 70.15 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/70.15 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 70.15 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 3,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.64/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.59

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