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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 50.54 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 50.54 and 14.46 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 50.54 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/50.54 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 50.54 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.74/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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