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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 75.03 and 33.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 75.03 and 33.03 is: 49.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 75.03 = 33.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/75.03 = 33.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 75.03 × 33.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 2,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478.24/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.44

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