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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.28, 69.39 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.28, 69.39 and 33.65 is: 46.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.28 : 69.39 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.28/69.39 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.28x = 69.39 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.28x = 2,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.81/50.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.44

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