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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.84, 50.66 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.84, 50.66 and 23.67 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.84 : 50.66 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.84/50.66 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.84x = 50.66 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.84x = 1,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.00/33.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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