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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.17 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.17 and 45.15 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.17 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.17 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.17 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.18/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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