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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 50.62 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 50.62 and 27.66 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 50.62 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/50.62 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 50.62 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 1,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.15/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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