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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 50.58 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 50.58 and 18.50 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 50.58 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/50.58 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 50.58 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.77/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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