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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.33, 75.07 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.33, 75.07 and 46.50 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.33 : 75.07 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.33/75.07 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.33x = 75.07 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.33x = 3,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490.90/50.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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