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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.93, 50.60 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.93, 50.60 and 30.49 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.93 : 50.60 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.93/50.60 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.93x = 50.60 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.93x = 1,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.79/33.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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