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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.24, 45.80 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.24, 45.80 and 27.76 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.24 : 45.80 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.24/45.80 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.24x = 45.80 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.24x = 1,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.41/33.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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