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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.91, 50.56 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.91, 50.56 and 30.67 is: 45.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.91 : 50.56 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.91/50.56 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.91x = 50.56 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.91x = 1,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.80/33.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.73

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