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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.20 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.20 and 27.39 is: 37.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.20 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.20 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.20 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.43/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.72

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