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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 50.38 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 50.38 and 16.46 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 50.38 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/50.38 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 50.38 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.92/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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