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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.79, 50.71 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.79, 50.71 and 23.66 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.79 : 50.71 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.79/50.71 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.79x = 50.71 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.79x = 1,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.80/33.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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