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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 50.12 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 50.12 and 16.28 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 50.12 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/50.12 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 50.12 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.12/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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