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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 49.91 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 49.91 and 30.54 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 49.91 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/49.91 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 49.91 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.25/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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