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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.66, 50.46 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.66, 50.46 and 27.96 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.66 : 50.46 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.66/50.46 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.66x = 50.46 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.66x = 1,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410.86/33.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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