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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 45.76 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 45.76 and 27.72 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 45.76 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/45.76 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 45.76 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 1,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.47/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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