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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 49.59 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 49.59 and 17.88 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 49.59 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/49.59 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 49.59 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.67/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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