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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.36, 45.98 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.36, 45.98 and 26.42 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.36 : 45.98 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.36/45.98 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.36x = 45.98 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.36x = 1,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.79/33.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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