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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 50.61 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 50.61 and 17.27 is: 25.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 50.61 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/50.61 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 50.61 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.23/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.92

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