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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.29, 49.95 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.29, 49.95 and 15.27 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.29 : 49.95 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.29/49.95 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.29x = 49.95 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.29x = 762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.74/33.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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