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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 69 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 69 and 33.68 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 69 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/69 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 69 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 2,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323.58/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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