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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.89, 70.23 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.89, 70.23 and 33.42 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.89 : 70.23 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.89/70.23 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.89x = 70.23 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.89x = 2,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347.09/50.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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