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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 70.13 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 70.13 and 45.02 is: 62.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 70.13 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/70.13 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 70.13 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 3,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156.68/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.08

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