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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.00 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.00 and 46.04 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.00 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.00 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.00 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 3,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498.50/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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