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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 50.08 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 50.08 and 14.13 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 50.08 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/50.08 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 50.08 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.63/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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