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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.15, 69.25 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.15, 69.25 and 32.70 is: 45.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.15 : 69.25 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.15/69.25 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.15x = 69.25 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.15x = 2,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264.48/50.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.15

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