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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.35 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.35 and 32.67 is: 48.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.35 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.35 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.35 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493.97/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.94

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