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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.55, 69.74 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.55, 69.74 and 32.13 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.55 : 69.74 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.55/69.74 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.55x = 69.74 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.55x = 2,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240.40/50.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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