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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 70.23 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 70.23 and 46.82 is: 64.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 70.23 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/70.23 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 70.23 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 3,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288.17/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.56

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