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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 46.26 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 46.26 and 26.25 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 46.26 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/46.26 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 46.26 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 1,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.33/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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