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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.62, 50.47 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.62, 50.47 and 23.50 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.62 : 50.47 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.62/50.47 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.62x = 50.47 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.62x = 1,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185.86/33.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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