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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 69.01 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 69.01 and 33.68 is: 46.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 69.01 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/69.01 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 69.01 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 2,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324.35/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.45

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