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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 69.71 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 69.71 and 32.13 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 69.71 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/69.71 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 69.71 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 2,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239.62/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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