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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.22, 45.81 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.22, 45.81 and 26.32 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.22 : 45.81 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.22/45.81 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.22x = 45.81 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.22x = 1,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.72/33.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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