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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 50.48 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 50.48 and 15.65 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 50.48 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/50.48 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 50.48 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.68/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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