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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.55, 75.79 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.55, 75.79 and 32.28 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.55 : 75.79 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.55/75.79 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.55x = 75.79 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.55x = 2,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.34/50.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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