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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.23, 45.80 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.23, 45.80 and 26.31 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.23 : 45.80 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.23/45.80 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.23x = 45.80 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.23x = 1,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.14/33.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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