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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 50.49 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 50.49 and 26.48 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 50.49 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/50.49 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 50.49 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 1,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336.98/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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