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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 50.42 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 50.42 and 16.51 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 50.42 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/50.42 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 50.42 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.44/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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