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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.85 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.85 and 12.51 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.85 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.85 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.85 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.13/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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