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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.85, 50.74 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.85, 50.74 and 18.63 is: 27.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.85 : 50.74 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.85/50.74 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.85x = 50.74 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.85x = 945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.29/33.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.93

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