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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.88, 50.80 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.88, 50.80 and 26.76 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.88 : 50.80 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.88/50.80 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.88x = 50.80 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.88x = 1,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.41/33.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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