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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 50.62 and 23.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 50.62 and 23.62 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 50.62 = 23.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/50.62 = 23.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 50.62 × 23.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.64/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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