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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.48, 75.69 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.48, 75.69 and 21.61 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.48 : 75.69 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.48/75.69 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.48x = 75.69 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.48x = 1,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.36/50.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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