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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.78, 50.66 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.78, 50.66 and 18.54 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.78 : 50.66 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.78/50.66 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.78x = 50.66 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.78x = 939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.24/33.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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