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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 46.17 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 46.17 and 27.34 is: 37.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 46.17 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/46.17 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 46.17 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 1,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262.29/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.69

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