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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 50.26 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 50.26 and 18.31 is: 27.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 50.26 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/50.26 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 50.26 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.26/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.44

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