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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.95, 70.13 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.95, 70.13 and 45.95 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.95 : 70.13 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.95/70.13 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.95x = 70.13 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.95x = 3,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222.47/50.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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