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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.04, 45.50 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.04, 45.50 and 27.84 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.04 : 45.50 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.04/45.50 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.04x = 45.50 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.04x = 1,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.72/33.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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