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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.35, 75.33 and 32.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.35, 75.33 and 32.92 is: 49.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.35 : 75.33 = 32.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.35/75.33 = 32.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.35x = 75.33 × 32.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.35x = 2,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479.78/50.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.25

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