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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.74, 50.68 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.74, 50.68 and 30.14 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.74 : 50.68 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.74/50.68 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.74x = 50.68 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.74x = 1,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.24/33.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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