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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 45.95 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 45.95 and 27.20 is: 37.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 45.95 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/45.95 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 45.95 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.68/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.49

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