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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.74, 50.64 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.74, 50.64 and 15.71 is: 23.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.74 : 50.64 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.74/50.64 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.74x = 50.64 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.74x = 795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.55/33.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.58

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