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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.73, 75.99 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.73, 75.99 and 33.57 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.73 : 75.99 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.73/75.99 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.73x = 75.99 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.73x = 2,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.14/50.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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