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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 50.64 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 50.64 and 14.50 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 50.64 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/50.64 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 50.64 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.95/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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