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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.70, 50.48 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.70, 50.48 and 17.62 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.70 : 50.48 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.70/50.48 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.70x = 50.48 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.70x = 889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.46/33.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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