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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.18, 75.16 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.18, 75.16 and 33.88 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.18 : 75.16 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.18/75.16 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.18x = 75.16 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.18x = 2,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546.42/50.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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