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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 50.87 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 50.87 and 18.68 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 50.87 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/50.87 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 50.87 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.25/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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