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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.46, 46.12 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.46, 46.12 and 26.93 is: 37.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.46 : 46.12 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.46/46.12 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.46x = 46.12 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.46x = 1,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242.11/33.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.12

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