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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.26, 45.82 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.26, 45.82 and 27.80 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.26 : 45.82 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.26/45.82 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.26x = 45.82 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.26x = 1,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273.80/33.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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