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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.23 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.23 and 26.17 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.23 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.23 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.23 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.84/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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