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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 50.32 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 50.32 and 15.50 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 50.32 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/50.32 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 50.32 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.96/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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