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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 50.71 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 50.71 and 12.15 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 50.71 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/50.71 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 50.71 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.87/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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