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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.46, 50.18 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.46, 50.18 and 16.31 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.46 : 50.18 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.46/50.18 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.46x = 50.18 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.46x = 818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.44/33.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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