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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.51, 46.23 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.51, 46.23 and 26.22 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.51 : 46.23 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.51/46.23 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.51x = 46.23 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.51x = 1,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.15/33.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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