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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 69.61 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 69.61 and 33.90 is: 46.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 69.61 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/69.61 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 69.61 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 2,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.89/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.74

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