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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.06, 69.09 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.06, 69.09 and 33.73 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.06 : 69.09 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.06/69.09 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.06x = 69.09 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.06x = 2,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330.11/50.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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