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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 49.67 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 49.67 and 13.85 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 49.67 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/49.67 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 49.67 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687.77/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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