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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.67, 50.48 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.67, 50.48 and 13.36 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.67 : 50.48 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.67/50.48 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.67x = 50.48 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.67x = 674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.22/33.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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