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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 69.82 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 69.82 and 45.46 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 69.82 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/69.82 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 69.82 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.02/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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