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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.26, 69.34 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.26, 69.34 and 33 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.26 : 69.34 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.26/69.34 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.26x = 69.34 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.26x = 2,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288.22/50.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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