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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.24, 45.72 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.24, 45.72 and 26.76 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.24 : 45.72 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.24/45.72 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.24x = 45.72 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.24x = 1,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.47/33.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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