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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.58, 50.36 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.58, 50.36 and 15.55 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.58 : 50.36 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.58/50.36 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.58x = 50.36 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.58x = 782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.77/33.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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