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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.90, 70.19 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.90, 70.19 and 45.44 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.90 : 70.19 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.90/70.19 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.90x = 70.19 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.90x = 3,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.43/50.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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