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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.42, 46.16 and 27.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.42, 46.16 and 27.04 is: 37.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.42 : 46.16 = 27.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.42/46.16 = 27.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.42x = 46.16 × 27.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.42x = 1,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.17/33.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.35

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