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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 45.50 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 45.50 and 27.18 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 45.50 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/45.50 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 45.50 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.69/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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