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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.47, 50.10 and 26.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.47, 50.10 and 26.65 is: 39.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.47 : 50.10 = 26.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.47/50.10 = 26.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.47x = 50.10 × 26.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.47x = 1,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.17/33.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.89

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