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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.52, 46.31 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.52, 46.31 and 26.17 is: 36.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.52 : 46.31 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.52/46.31 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.52x = 46.31 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.52x = 1,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.93/33.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.16

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