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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.87, 70.24 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.87, 70.24 and 32.47 is: 44.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.87 : 70.24 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.87/70.24 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.87x = 70.24 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.87x = 2,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280.44/50.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.83

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