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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.42, 50.13 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.42, 50.13 and 14.18 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.42 : 50.13 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.42/50.13 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.42x = 50.13 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.42x = 710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.59/33.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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