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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.59, 50.36 and 11.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.59, 50.36 and 11.91 is: 17.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.59 : 50.36 = 11.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.59/50.36 = 11.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.59x = 50.36 × 11.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.59x = 599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.79/33.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.86

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