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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 50.17 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 50.17 and 15.44 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 50.17 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/50.17 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 50.17 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.62/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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