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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 50.86 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 50.86 and 16.59 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 50.86 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/50.86 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 50.86 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.91/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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