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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.82, 70.20 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.82, 70.20 and 45.33 is: 62.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.82 : 70.20 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.82/70.20 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.82x = 70.20 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.82x = 3,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182.17/50.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.62

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