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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.81 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.81 and 16.74 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.81 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.81 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.81 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.48/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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