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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.63, 69.90 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.63, 69.90 and 33.14 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.63 : 69.90 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.63/69.90 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.63x = 69.90 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.63x = 2,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316.54/50.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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