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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 49.56 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 49.56 and 23.01 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 49.56 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/49.56 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 49.56 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 1,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.38/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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