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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.24, 69.38 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.24, 69.38 and 33 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.24 : 69.38 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.24/69.38 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.24x = 69.38 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.24x = 2,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289.54/50.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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