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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.91, 50.76 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.91, 50.76 and 18.66 is: 27.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.91 : 50.76 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.91/50.76 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.91x = 50.76 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.91x = 947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.18/33.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.94

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