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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 76.31 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 76.31 and 46.83 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 76.31 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/76.31 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 76.31 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 3,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573.36/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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