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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.36, 49.98 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.36, 49.98 and 26.58 is: 39.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.36 : 49.98 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.36/49.98 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.36x = 49.98 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.36x = 1,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.47/33.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.82

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