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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.04, 68.95 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.04, 68.95 and 33.64 is: 46.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.04 : 68.95 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.04/68.95 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.04x = 68.95 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.04x = 2,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319.61/50.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.35

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