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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.74, 69.97 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.74, 69.97 and 33.27 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.74 : 69.97 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.74/69.97 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.74x = 69.97 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.74x = 2,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.74/50.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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