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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 69.87 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 69.87 and 45.28 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 69.87 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/69.87 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 69.87 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 3,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.71/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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