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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 50.71 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 50.71 and 30.55 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 50.71 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/50.71 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 50.71 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 1,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.19/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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