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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.91, 50.85 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.91, 50.85 and 23.74 is: 35.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.91 : 50.85 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.91/50.85 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.91x = 50.85 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.91x = 1,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207.18/33.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.60

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