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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.81, 50.72 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.81, 50.72 and 13.52 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.81 : 50.72 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.81/50.72 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.81x = 50.72 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.81x = 685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.73/33.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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