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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.87 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.87 and 26.37 is: 39.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.87 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.87 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.87 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.51/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.59

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