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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.28, 45.95 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.28, 45.95 and 26.40 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.28 : 45.95 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.28/45.95 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.28x = 45.95 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.28x = 1,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213.08/33.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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