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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.93, 74.96 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.93, 74.96 and 33.94 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.93 : 74.96 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.93/74.96 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.93x = 74.96 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.93x = 2,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544.14/49.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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