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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.62, 75.89 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.62, 75.89 and 32.32 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.62 : 75.89 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.62/75.89 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.62x = 75.89 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.62x = 2,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452.76/50.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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