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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 76.41 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 76.41 and 46.54 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 76.41 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/76.41 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 76.41 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556.12/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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