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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 50.36 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 50.36 and 18.36 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 50.36 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/50.36 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 50.36 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.52/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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