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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.70 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.70 and 18.68 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.70 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.70 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.70 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.08/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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