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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.45, 45.93 and 27.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.45, 45.93 and 27.98 is: 38.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.45 : 45.93 = 27.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.45/45.93 = 27.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.45x = 45.93 × 27.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.45x = 1,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.17/33.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.42

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