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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 50.58 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 50.58 and 26.10 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 50.58 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/50.58 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 50.58 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.14/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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