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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 50.92 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 50.92 and 22.55 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 50.92 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/50.92 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 50.92 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148.05/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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