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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.23, 49.76 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.23, 49.76 and 26.38 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.23 : 49.76 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.23/49.76 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.23x = 49.76 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.23x = 1,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312.67/33.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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