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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.02, 45.59 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.02, 45.59 and 26.78 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.02 : 45.59 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.02/45.59 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.02x = 45.59 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.02x = 1,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.92/33.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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