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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 50.42 and 18.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 50.42 and 18.39 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 50.42 = 18.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/50.42 = 18.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 50.42 × 18.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.22/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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