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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 50.70 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 50.70 and 31.74 is: 47.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 50.70 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/50.70 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 50.70 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.22/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.72

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