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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.01, 75.03 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.01, 75.03 and 24.33 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.01 : 75.03 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.01/75.03 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.01x = 75.03 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.01x = 1,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.36/50.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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