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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.12, 45.65 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.12, 45.65 and 26.18 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.12 : 45.65 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.12/45.65 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.12x = 45.65 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.12x = 1,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.12/33.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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