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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 75.33 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 75.33 and 46.44 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 75.33 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/75.33 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 75.33 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 3,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498.33/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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