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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.26, 45.86 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.26, 45.86 and 27.41 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.26 : 45.86 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.26/45.86 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.26x = 45.86 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.26x = 1,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257.21/33.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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