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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.20, 45.96 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.20, 45.96 and 27.76 is: 38.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.20 : 45.96 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.20/45.96 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.20x = 45.96 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.20x = 1,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.85/33.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.43

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