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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 69.11 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 69.11 and 33.47 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 69.11 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/69.11 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 69.11 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313.25/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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