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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.27, 45.81 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.27, 45.81 and 27.42 is: 37.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.27 : 45.81 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.27/45.81 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.27x = 45.81 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.27x = 1,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.11/33.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.76

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