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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 50.82 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 50.82 and 13.59 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 50.82 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/50.82 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 50.82 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 690.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.32/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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