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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.79, 50.71 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.79, 50.71 and 13.51 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.79 : 50.71 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.79/50.71 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.79x = 50.71 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.79x = 685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.12/33.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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