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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 50.35 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 50.35 and 13.28 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 50.35 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/50.35 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 50.35 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.65/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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