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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 49.84 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 49.84 and 27.75 is: 41.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 49.84 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/49.84 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 49.84 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 1,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.06/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.83

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