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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.70, 50.48 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.70, 50.48 and 16.54 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.70 : 50.48 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.70/50.48 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.70x = 50.48 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.70x = 834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.94/33.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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