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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.09, 75.11 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.09, 75.11 and 32.96 is: 49.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.09 : 75.11 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.09/75.11 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.09x = 75.11 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.09x = 2,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.63/50.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.42

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