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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.71, 76.17 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.71, 76.17 and 33.63 is: 50.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.71 : 76.17 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.71/76.17 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.71x = 76.17 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.71x = 2,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561.58/50.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.51

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