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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.17, 49.71 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.17, 49.71 and 16.04 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.17 : 49.71 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.17/49.71 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.17x = 49.71 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.17x = 797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.47/33.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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