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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.17, 45.74 and 27.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.17, 45.74 and 27.02 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.17 : 45.74 = 27.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.17/45.74 = 27.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.17x = 45.74 × 27.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.17x = 1,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.53/33.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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