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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.25, 45.91 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.25, 45.91 and 26.38 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.25 : 45.91 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.25/45.91 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.25x = 45.91 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.25x = 1,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.11/33.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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