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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 50.25 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 50.25 and 22.70 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 50.25 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/50.25 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 50.25 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 1,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.68/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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