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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 50.96 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 50.96 and 12.31 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 50.96 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/50.96 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 50.96 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.13/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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