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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 50.60 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 50.60 and 26.06 is: 39.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 50.60 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/50.60 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 50.60 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 1,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.25/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.13

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