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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.52, 50.25 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.52, 50.25 and 13.23 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.52 : 50.25 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.52/50.25 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.52x = 50.25 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.52x = 664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.68/33.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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