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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 75.99 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 75.99 and 46.51 is: 69.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 75.99 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/75.99 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 75.99 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534.29/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.60

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