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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.28, 49.80 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.28, 49.80 and 27.58 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.28 : 49.80 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.28/49.80 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.28x = 49.80 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.28x = 1,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.48/33.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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