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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.84, 50.47 and 30.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.84, 50.47 and 30.23 is: 45.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.84 : 50.47 = 30.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.84/50.47 = 30.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.84x = 50.47 × 30.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.84x = 1,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.71/33.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.09

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