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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.77, 50.62 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.77, 50.62 and 12.38 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.77 : 50.62 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.77/50.62 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.77x = 50.62 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.77x = 626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.39/33.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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