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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.78, 50.55 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.78, 50.55 and 31.37 is: 46.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.78 : 50.55 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.78/50.55 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.78x = 50.55 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.78x = 1,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585.50/33.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.94

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