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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 50.63 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 50.63 and 17.75 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 50.63 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/50.63 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 50.63 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.68/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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