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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.65, 69.94 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.65, 69.94 and 32.27 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.65 : 69.94 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.65/69.94 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.65x = 69.94 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.65x = 2,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257.15/50.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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