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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.99, 70.28 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.99, 70.28 and 33.49 is: 46.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.99 : 70.28 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.99/70.28 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.99x = 70.28 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.99x = 2,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353.72/50.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.17

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