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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.83, 76.14 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.83, 76.14 and 33.65 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.83 : 76.14 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.83/76.14 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.83x = 76.14 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.83x = 2,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.02/50.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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