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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.36, 50.10 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.36, 50.10 and 26.64 is: 40.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.36 : 50.10 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.36/50.10 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.36x = 50.10 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.36x = 1,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.66/33.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.01

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