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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 50.52 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 50.52 and 26.87 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 50.52 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/50.52 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 50.52 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 1,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357.32/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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