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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.14, 49.73 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.14, 49.73 and 13.91 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.14 : 49.73 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.14/49.73 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.14x = 49.73 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.14x = 691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.43/33.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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