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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 76.07 and 32.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 76.07 and 32.81 is: 49.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 76.07 = 32.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/76.07 = 32.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 76.07 × 32.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.31/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.19

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