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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 69.96 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 69.96 and 45.36 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 69.96 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/69.96 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 69.96 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.39/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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