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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.18, 69.12 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.18, 69.12 and 33.77 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.18 : 69.12 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.18/69.12 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.18x = 69.12 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.18x = 2,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.36/50.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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