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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.07, 45.66 and 27.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.07, 45.66 and 27.67 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.07 : 45.66 = 27.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.07/45.66 = 27.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.07x = 45.66 × 27.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.07x = 1,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.41/33.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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