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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.96, 50.92 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.96, 50.92 and 17.71 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.96 : 50.92 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.96/50.92 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.96x = 50.92 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.96x = 901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.62/33.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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