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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.27, 45.90 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.27, 45.90 and 26.01 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.27 : 45.90 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.27/45.90 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.27x = 45.90 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.27x = 1,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.86/33.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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