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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 50.83 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 50.83 and 18.71 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 50.83 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/50.83 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 50.83 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.03/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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