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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.59, 50.14 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.59, 50.14 and 30.33 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.59 : 50.14 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.59/50.14 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.59x = 50.14 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.59x = 1,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.75/33.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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