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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.35, 50.04 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.35, 50.04 and 26.13 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.35 : 50.04 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.35/50.04 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.35x = 50.04 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.35x = 1,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.55/33.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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