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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.88, 50.82 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.88, 50.82 and 26.80 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.88 : 50.82 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.88/50.82 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.88x = 50.82 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.88x = 1,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.98/33.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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