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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.48 and 50.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.48 and 50.33 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.48 = 50.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.48 = 50.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.48 × 50.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 13,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.84/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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