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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 50.48 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 50.48 and 13.39 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 50.48 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/50.48 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 50.48 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.78/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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