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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.16, 75.27 and 32.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.16, 75.27 and 32.10 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.16 : 75.27 = 32.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.16/75.27 = 32.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.16x = 75.27 × 32.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.16x = 2,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416.17/50.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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