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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 50.56 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 50.56 and 13.41 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 50.56 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/50.56 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 50.56 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.16/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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