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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.93, 76.39 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.93, 76.39 and 32.91 is: 49.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.93 : 76.39 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.93/76.39 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.93x = 76.39 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.93x = 2,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513.81/50.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.36

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