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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.27 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.27 and 32.52 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.27 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.27 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.27 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 2,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285.10/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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