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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.41, 69.59 and 32.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.41, 69.59 and 32.02 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.41 : 69.59 = 32.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.41/69.59 = 32.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.41x = 69.59 × 32.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.41x = 2,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.27/50.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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