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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.04, 45.52 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.04, 45.52 and 26.12 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.04 : 45.52 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.04/45.52 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.04x = 45.52 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.04x = 1,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.98/33.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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