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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 69.96 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 69.96 and 45.11 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 69.96 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/69.96 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 69.96 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 3,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155.55/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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