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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 75.95 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 75.95 and 33.56 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 75.95 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/75.95 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 75.95 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.90/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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