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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 49.71 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 49.71 and 13.87 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 49.71 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/49.71 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 49.71 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.41/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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