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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 50.76 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 50.76 and 17.80 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 50.76 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/50.76 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 50.76 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.53/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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