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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 50.45 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 50.45 and 18.44 is: 27.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 50.45 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/50.45 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 50.45 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.14/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.64

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