Naturally occurring titanium exists as five stable isotopes. Four of the isotopes are: 46Ti with a mass of 45.953 amu (8.0%); 47Ti with a mass of 46.952 amu (7.3%); 48Ti with a mass of 47.948 amu (73.8%); and 49Ti with a mass of 48.948 amu (5.5%). The average mass of an atom of titanium is 47.9 amu. Determine the mass of the fifth isotope of titanium.

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Naturally occurring titanium exists as five stable isotopes. Four of the isotopes are: 46Ti with a mass of 45.953 amu (8.0%); 47Ti with a mass of 46.952 amu (7.3%); 48Ti with a mass of 47.948 amu (73.8%); and 49Ti with a mass of 48.948 amu (5.5%). The average mass of an atom of titanium is 47.9 amu. Determine the mass of the fifth isotope of titanium.

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