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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.96, 76.30 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.96, 76.30 and 32.87 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.96 : 76.30 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.96/76.30 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.96x = 76.30 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.96x = 2,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.09/50.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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