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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.26, 45.89 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.26, 45.89 and 27.48 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.26 : 45.89 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.26/45.89 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.26x = 45.89 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.26x = 1,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.06/33.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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