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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.12, 49.66 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.12, 49.66 and 15.10 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.12 : 49.66 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.12/49.66 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.12x = 49.66 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.12x = 749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.87/33.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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