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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 50.87 and 30.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 50.87 and 30.71 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 50.87 = 30.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/50.87 = 30.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 50.87 × 30.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.81/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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