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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.79, 50.64 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.79, 50.64 and 18.55 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.79 : 50.64 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.79/50.64 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.79x = 50.64 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.79x = 939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.25/33.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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