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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.36, 46.07 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.36, 46.07 and 26.45 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.36 : 46.07 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.36/46.07 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.36x = 46.07 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.36x = 1,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.19/33.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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