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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.58, 75.83 and 32.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.58, 75.83 and 32.51 is: 48.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.58 : 75.83 = 32.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.58/75.83 = 32.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.58x = 75.83 × 32.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.58x = 2,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.69/50.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.73

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