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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.08, 45.50 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.08, 45.50 and 27.54 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.08 : 45.50 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.08/45.50 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.08x = 45.50 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.08x = 1,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252.93/33.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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