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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.88, 70.32 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.88, 70.32 and 46.08 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 70.32 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/70.32 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 70.32 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 3,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.35/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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