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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 50.91 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 50.91 and 15.91 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 50.91 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/50.91 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 50.91 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.98/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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