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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.91, 70.17 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.91, 70.17 and 46.02 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.91 : 70.17 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.91/70.17 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.91x = 70.17 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.91x = 3,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229.22/50.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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