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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.38, 50.14 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.38, 50.14 and 30.44 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.38 : 50.14 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.38/50.14 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.38x = 50.14 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.38x = 1,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.26/33.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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