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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.38, 75.59 and 33.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.38, 75.59 and 33.33 is: 50.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.38 : 75.59 = 33.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.38/75.59 = 33.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.38x = 75.59 × 33.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.38x = 2,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.25/50.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.01

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