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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.85, 50.96 and 24.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.85, 50.96 and 24.91 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.85 : 50.96 = 24.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.85/50.96 = 24.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.85x = 50.96 × 24.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.85x = 1,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.35/33.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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