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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 50.31 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 50.31 and 16.42 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 50.31 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/50.31 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 50.31 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.09/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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