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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.83, 50.80 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.83, 50.80 and 22.44 is: 33.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.83 : 50.80 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.83/50.80 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.83x = 50.80 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.83x = 1,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139.95/33.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.70

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