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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.76, 50.64 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.76, 50.64 and 12.09 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.76 : 50.64 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.76/50.64 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.76x = 50.64 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.76x = 612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.24/33.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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