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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.72, 75.94 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.72, 75.94 and 32.46 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.72 : 75.94 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.72/75.94 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.72x = 75.94 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.72x = 2,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465.38/50.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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