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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.88, 50.86 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.88, 50.86 and 14.63 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.88 : 50.86 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.88/50.86 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.88x = 50.86 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.88x = 744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.23/33.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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