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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 50.60 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 50.60 and 17.70 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 50.60 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/50.60 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 50.60 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.62/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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