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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.98, 76.58 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.98, 76.58 and 32.50 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.98 : 76.58 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.98/76.58 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.98x = 76.58 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.98x = 2,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488.85/50.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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