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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.93, 50.88 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.93, 50.88 and 22.53 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.93 : 50.88 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.93/50.88 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.93x = 50.88 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.93x = 1,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.33/33.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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