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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 50.55 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 50.55 and 29.82 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 50.55 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/50.55 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 50.55 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 1,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.40/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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