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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.96, 50.76 and 26.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.96, 50.76 and 26.67 is: 39.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.96 : 50.76 = 26.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.96/50.76 = 26.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.96x = 50.76 × 26.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.96x = 1,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.77/33.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.86

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