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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 46.38 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 46.38 and 27.18 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 46.38 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/46.38 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 46.38 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 1,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.61/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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