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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.96, 50.96 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.96, 50.96 and 15.93 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.96 : 50.96 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.96/50.96 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.96x = 50.96 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.96x = 811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.79/33.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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