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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 50.90 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 50.90 and 27.96 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 50.90 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/50.90 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 50.90 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.16/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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