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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.96, 50.89 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.96, 50.89 and 14.67 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.96 : 50.89 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.96/50.89 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.96x = 50.89 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.96x = 746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.50/33.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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