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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.56, 75.78 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.56, 75.78 and 32.23 is: 48.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.56 : 75.78 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.56/75.78 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.56x = 75.78 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.56x = 2,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442.39/50.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.31

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