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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.10, 45.74 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.10, 45.74 and 26.96 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.10 : 45.74 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.10/45.74 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.10x = 45.74 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.10x = 1,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232.99/33.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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