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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.29 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.29 and 45.76 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.29 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.29 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.29 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216.47/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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