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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.44, 49.92 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.44, 49.92 and 30.59 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.44 : 49.92 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.44/49.92 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.44x = 49.92 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.44x = 1,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.90/33.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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