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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.78, 76.27 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.78, 76.27 and 45.08 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.78 : 76.27 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.78/76.27 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.78x = 76.27 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.78x = 3,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438.25/50.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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