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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 70.32 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 70.32 and 45.38 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 70.32 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/70.32 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 70.32 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 3,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190.95/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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