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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 50.80 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 50.80 and 9.82 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 50.80 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/50.80 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 50.80 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.86/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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