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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 70.12 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 70.12 and 46.96 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 70.12 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/70.12 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 70.12 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 3,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.84/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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