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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 49.66 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 49.66 and 17.07 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 49.66 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/49.66 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 49.66 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.70/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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