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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.49, 75.56 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.49, 75.56 and 33.35 is: 49.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.49 : 75.56 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.49/75.56 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.49x = 75.56 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.49x = 2,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.38/50.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.90

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