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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.30, 45.92 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.30, 45.92 and 26.04 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.30 : 45.92 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.30/45.92 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.30x = 45.92 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.30x = 1,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.76/33.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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