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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.58, 50.32 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.58, 50.32 and 23.44 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.58 : 50.32 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.58/50.32 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.58x = 50.32 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.58x = 1,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.50/33.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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