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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 75.92 and 32.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 75.92 and 32.42 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 75.92 = 32.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/75.92 = 32.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 75.92 × 32.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.33/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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