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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.76, 70.08 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.76, 70.08 and 33.52 is: 46.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.76 : 70.08 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.76/70.08 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.76x = 70.08 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.76x = 2,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.08/50.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.28

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