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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.43, 46.07 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.43, 46.07 and 26.14 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.43 : 46.07 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.43/46.07 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.43x = 46.07 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.43x = 1,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.27/33.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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