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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 69.90 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 69.90 and 46.05 is: 63.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 69.90 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/69.90 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 69.90 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 3,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218.90/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.23

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