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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 49.60 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 49.60 and 15.05 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 49.60 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/49.60 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 49.60 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.48/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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