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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 70.07 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 70.07 and 46.17 is: 63.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 70.07 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/70.07 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 70.07 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.90/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.77

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