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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76.18 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76.18 and 45.51 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76.18 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76.18 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76.18 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 3,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.95/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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