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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.53, 69.76 and 33.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.53, 69.76 and 33.07 is: 45.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.53 : 69.76 = 33.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.53/69.76 = 33.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.53x = 69.76 × 33.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.53x = 2,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306.80/50.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.65

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