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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 75.72 and 33.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 75.72 and 33.38 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 75.72 = 33.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/75.72 = 33.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 75.72 × 33.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 2,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527.53/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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