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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 50.82 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 50.82 and 16.55 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 50.82 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/50.82 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 50.82 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.07/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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