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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.84 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.84 and 15.86 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.84 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.84 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.84 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.99/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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