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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 50.44 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 50.44 and 13.34 is: 20.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 50.44 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/50.44 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 50.44 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.87/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.02

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