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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.22, 49.82 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.22, 49.82 and 13.96 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.22 : 49.82 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.22/49.82 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.22x = 49.82 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.22x = 695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.40/33.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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