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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.89 and 33.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.89 and 33.17 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.89 = 33.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.89 = 33.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.89 × 33.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317.74/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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