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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.85, 76.37 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.85, 76.37 and 45.63 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.85 : 76.37 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.85/76.37 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.85x = 76.37 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.85x = 3,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484.53/50.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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