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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.92, 70.24 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.92, 70.24 and 33.44 is: 46.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.92 : 70.24 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.92/70.24 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.92x = 70.24 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.92x = 2,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348.69/50.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.13

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