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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.23, 69.29 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.23, 69.29 and 33.66 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.23 : 69.29 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.23/69.29 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.23x = 69.29 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.23x = 2,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332.30/50.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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