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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.88, 50.80 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.88, 50.80 and 12.52 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.88 : 50.80 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.88/50.80 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.88x = 50.80 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.88x = 636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.02/33.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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