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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.59, 75.85 and 32.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.59, 75.85 and 32.57 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.59 : 75.85 = 32.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.59/75.85 = 32.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.59x = 75.85 × 32.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.59x = 2,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.89/50.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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