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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.78, 50.65 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.78, 50.65 and 9.72 is: 14.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.78 : 50.65 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.78/50.65 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.78x = 50.65 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.78x = 492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.42/33.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.58

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