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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.83, 50.95 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.83, 50.95 and 30.05 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.83 : 50.95 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.83/50.95 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.83x = 50.95 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.83x = 1,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.90/33.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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