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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.95, 50.86 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.95, 50.86 and 18.74 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.95 : 50.86 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.95/50.86 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.95x = 50.86 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.95x = 953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.12/33.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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