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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 75.90 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 75.90 and 32.44 is: 48.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 75.90 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/75.90 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 75.90 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 2,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.20/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.55

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